Sponsors make the dream work with teamwork!

The Sharefest kids would like to thank our wonderful sponsor, Mitsui, for paying us a visit today! We know that without sponsors like you, our summer dreams of playing in the pool, and learning about college couldn't happen. Thank you for being a part of our wonderful team!

To help Mitsui feel the YDA love, we decorated a huge “thank-you” sign with their name in bright, rainbow colors. Once they saw it, they greeted us with smiles and shook our hands, not minding that we were dripping from head to toe with pool water! We even took a picture together! It was amazing to meet high profile professionals, knowing that they supported our academic, physical, and mental well-being as dedicated sponsors to our program.

Today was also Creative Writing Day, as Derrick Engoy lead the artistic workshop and taught us how to express ourselves as motivated individuals with dreams and goals we are passionate about. Mitsui got a sneak peek of this passion and enjoyed the workshop as well.

The high school students were located in the computer lab, working on college portfolios. After a leisurely tour around California State Dominguez Hills’ beautiful campus, Chad brought the Mitsui representatives to the computer lab and introduced them to the college prepping group. Mitsui listened closely to student’s responses to Dr. Collatos’ presentation and were impressed to hear about all the work the students accomplished during the program.

Afterwards, we had to say our goodbyes. Hopefully, this won’t be the last time we meet!

We are so grateful to have met such caring supporters committed to our personal and academic development! We hope to see you again, and hope you enjoy your extra-special YDA care package!